From popular applications like spell-checking and mapping software to complex generative platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, AI has become part of everyday life. At Southwestern University, Jacob Schrum, associate professor of computer science, is a leading expert in artificial intelligence. In the first installment of a two-part video series on AI, Dr. Schrum dives into the history of AI and the science behind how these systems work. Hear Dr. Schrum talk about the principles and networks behind these systems, some of which date back to the 1940s! – as well as emerging ethical concerns regarding privacy, plagiarism and copyright laws.